Alfredo Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Veggies

Alfredo Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Veggies

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 16- ounce package skinless smoked sausage sliced
  • 4-5 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups dry pasta rotini, shells, bowtie, elbow cooked according to package directions
  • Vegetables of your choice blanched broccoli or cauliflower cooked carrots, canned green beans, corn, etc.
  • 1/4 cup honey optional

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Alfredo Pasta-sausage-vegetables

Instructions

  • Cook pasta and drain.
  • In large, deep skillet, add olive oil. Over medium heat, add smoked sausage slices and lightly brown. Add vegetables of choice, cover with lid, stirring occasionally.
  • To make Alfredo sauce, add butter and cream to large skillet. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in garlic and seasonings, and cook for one minute. Whisk in Parmesan cheese and cook until melted.
  • Mix Alfredo sauce with pasta and add to skillet with sausage and vegetables. Stir and cover for 2 minutes. If desired, add honey.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and serve with garlic bread.

Notes

Servings: 4
Nutrition information: 1370 calories; 82.8g fat; 2957mg sodium; 104.9g carbohydrates; 54.2g protein.